Question 21:

1. This balanced approach protects both physical health and mental peace
2. These ancient telescopes discovered several distant galaxies and mysterious planets
3. Many photographers capture wildlife images, but editors prefer artistic landscape photography
4. When marine scientists explore coral reefs, they document fascinating underwater ecosystems

Question 22:

1. which explores ancient underwater civilizations through advanced archaeological technology
2. where exotic wildlife species migrate during seasonal changes across different continents
3. has become as important to our overall wellness as proper nutrition
4. having discovered mysterious deep-sea creatures in remote ocean trenches recently

Read the following passage about Acknowledging Inequalities in Wellness and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Health privilege means some people have better access to healthcare and wellness than others. This unfair situation affects millions of people worldwide every single day. Many complex factors determine who can stay healthy and who cannot access proper medical care. Understanding these significant differences is extremely important for creating a fairer and more equal society. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same opportunities to maintain good health throughout their lives.

Income plays a major role in health privilege across different social classes. Wealthy families can easily afford expensive medical treatments, nutritious organic food, and premium gym memberships. They typically live in safe, clean neighborhoods with fresh air and pure water supplies. In contrast, poor families often struggle desperately to pay for basic healthcare services. Their children frequently may not receive proper nutrition or regular medical check-ups from qualified doctors.

In modern urban areas, rich people have immediate access to advanced hospitals and specialist doctors. However, people living in remote rural areas sometimes travel hundreds of difficult miles to see a single doctor. Many isolated communities completely lack pharmacies, making it extremely difficult to obtain essential medicine. These serious inequalities create dangerous health problems that could easily be prevented with better available resources and government support.

Governments should work much harder to provide completely equal healthcare for everyone regardless of income. Free comprehensive health programs can effectively help reduce these growing gaps between social classes. Local communities must also actively support each other by sharing valuable resources and medical knowledge. Only through sustained collective action can we successfully eliminate unfair health privilege and ensure that wellness becomes a fundamental right, not an expensive luxury for the fortunate few.

Question 23: All of the following factors contribute to health privilege EXCEPT?

1. Income levels and social class differences
2. Educational background and academic achievements
3. Geographic location (urban vs rural areas)
4. Access to pharmacies and medical facilities

Question 24: The word “proper” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________. 

1. necessary                        B. important                        C. valuable                        D. inadequate

Question 25: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

1. social classes        B. wealthy families                C. medical treatments                D. healthcare providers

Question 26: The word “isolated” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _________.

1. abandoned                        B. independent                C. remote                        D. lonely

Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

1. Poor families struggle to afford basic healthcare services for their children
2. All communities have equal access to pharmacies and medicine
3. Health privilege affects only a small percentage of the population
4. Urban and rural areas receive the same level of healthcare support

Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

1. Medical services with minimal costs typically create new divisions among different economic groups
2. Healthcare initiatives should focus on expensive treatments rather than addressing social disparities
3. No-cost complete medical services may successfully decrease the widening social class healthcare divide
4. Government hospitals must charge wealthy patients more to subsidize treatments for disadvantaged people

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention wealthy families can afford all?

1. Paragraph 3                B. Paragraph 4                        C. Paragraph 1                D. Paragraph 2

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention suggesting solutions to health inequality?

1. Paragraph 4                B. Paragraph 2                        C. Paragraph 3                D. Paragraph 1

Read the following passage about the The End of Age-Related Decline? New Frontiers in Longevity

 and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

Getting older has always been a fundamental fact of life, but scientists are pulling out all the stops to change this inevitable reality. Modern research strongly suggests that aging might not be as unavoidable as we once firmly believed. New groundbreaking discoveries in medicine and advanced technology are opening exciting doors to longer, healthier lives. These remarkable breakthroughs could help people live well beyond 100 years while maintaining excellent physical and mental health. The very concept of aging is being redefined as researchers challenge traditional assumptions about human lifespan limitations.

[I] Researchers have successfully identified specific genes that control the aging process in our bodies. [II] They carefully study special proteins called telomeres, which protect our cells from damage over time. [III] Scientists also thoroughly examine how certain nutritious foods and regular exercises can slow down aging significantly. Some advanced laboratories are developing revolutionary pills and treatments that could add decades to human life. [IV] Additionally, stem cell therapy shows potential for regenerating damaged tissues that typically deteriorate with age.

Several developed countries have already started using anti-aging therapies in their modern hospitals and specialized clinics. Doctors now prescribe special diets and vitamin supplements to help patients stay young longer. Some wealthy individuals spend thousands of dollars on experimental treatments to reverse their biological age. However, many of these new methods are still being tested and may have unknown side effects. In certain exclusive wellness centers, patients undergo comprehensive programs that combine multiple approaches to combat aging. These treatments remain controversial among traditional medical practitioners.

If scientists succeed in extending human life significantly, society will face both opportunities and challenges. People could have longer careers, more time with family, and greater chances to achieve their dreams. However, governments must prepare for larger elderly populations requiring healthcare and social support. The question remains whether extending life will truly improve the quality of human existence or create new problems for future generations. Ethical debates continue about whether dramatically extended lifespans are natural or desirable. Ultimately, humanity must decide how to navigate this potentially transformative change responsibly.

Question 31: The phrase “pulling out all the stops” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by_________.

1. backing off                        B. stepping up                        C. holding back                D. slowing down

Question 32: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

These promising studies give hope to millions of people worldwide who dream of extended vitality.

1. [I]                                B. [II]                                C. [III]                        D. [IV]

Question 33: All of the following are mentioned as areas of scientific research EXCEPT?

1. Proteins that protect cells from damage
2. Foods and exercises that slow aging
3. Stem cell therapy for tissue regeneration
4. Hormone replacement therapies

Question 34: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

1. Anti-aging treatments are expensive medical procedures that only wealthy individuals can afford to reverse their biological age.
2. Most medical practitioners strongly oppose anti-aging therapies because these treatments have dangerous and well-documented side effects.
3. Doctors worldwide are recommending special diets and supplements as the most effective solution to prevent age-related decline.
4. Anti-aging therapies are being implemented in practice with varying levels of acceptance despite questions about their safety and efficacy.

Question 35: The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to _________.

1. Several developed countries
2. Anti-aging therapies
3. Modern hospitals
4. Specialized clinics

Question 36: The word “undergo” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

1. experience                        B. avoid                        C. complete                        D. endure

Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

1. All anti-aging treatments have been scientifically proven to increase human lifespan by at least two decades.
2. Traditional medical practitioners generally support and recommend the latest anti-aging therapies to patients.
3. Some wealthy individuals spend thousands of dollars on experimental treatments to reverse their biological age.
4. Ethical debates about extending lifespans have concluded that such interventions are both natural and desirable.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

1. National health systems should focus exclusively on developing advanced medical care for the growing number of senior citizens.
2. Authorities need to develop plans to address the increased demand for medical and community services as more people live into old age.
3. Elderly individuals will need to contribute more financially to ensure adequate healthcare benefits and social welfare programs.
4. The quality of healthcare services will automatically improve as countries experience growth in their aging population demographics.

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

1. Access to cutting-edge anti-aging treatments is currently unequal, with wealthy individuals having greater opportunities to benefit.
2. The majority of scientists now believe that human beings could potentially live forever with continued technological advancement.
3. Traditional medical practitioners oppose anti-aging research because they fear it will make conventional healthcare obsolete.
4. Governments worldwide are actively developing comprehensive policies to prepare for dramatically extended human lifespans.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

1. Scientific research on extending human lifespan has produced several breakthrough treatments that are now widely available in hospitals worldwide.
2. Anti-aging therapies present significant health risks, and most medical practitioners advise against their use despite growing public interest.
3. Governments are implementing comprehensive policies to address the social and economic challenges associated with dramatically extended lifespans.
4. Advances in anti-aging research offer potential benefits but also raise important societal questions about implementation and ethical implications.